Texas Misdemeanors Misdemeanors in Texas are crimes punishable by up to one year in local or county jail. Misdemeanors are categorized as Class A, B, or C. (Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.03 (2019).) CLASS C Misdemeanors Class C misdemeanors in Texas are punishable by a fine of up to $500. There is no jail time for a Class C misdemeanor. Any misdemeanor that is not designated as Class A, B, or C, and has no specified punishment is a Class C misdemeanor. For instance, theft of property worth less than $100 is a Class C misdemeanor. (Tex. Penal Code Ann. §§ 12.03, 12.23 (2019).) CLASS B Misdemeanors Under Texas's laws, a Class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a fine of as much as $2,000, or both. For example, possession of up to two ounces of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor. (Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.22 (2019).) CLASS A Misdemeanors In Texas, Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $4,000, or both. Examples include burglary of a vehicle and carrying a gun without a permit.